Mile High Gliding’s Program

Evening 1.

Introduction; course plan and objectives

Cross-Country philosophy, an overview

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Off-field landings

Evening 2.

Soaring Weather – Finding & using the information

Thermal Soaring: locating, centering, leaving

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Thermal Structures, Cloud Reading

Evening 3.

Speed To Fly theory: best glide

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Speed To Fly theory: best speed

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Speed To Fly theory: selecting & beating MacCready

Prepared by

Chris Rollings,

past Senior National Coach,

British Gliding Association

Maker of World Champions!

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